Ignorance is bliss

Sometimes I wish I didn't know so much about all the reasons god doesn't matter. Just join the masses and agree.

My friend said if he and I ever had a falling out, it would be because of my atheism. Every time it comes up, he always tells me I'm not an atheist, as if it's something impossible to be. It's not that I believe god doesn't exist, I just don't think he matters if he does exist. It's like santa. Santa could exist, he could circle the world at the incredible speed required. But it's improbable, and it doesn't matter if he does, because parents always fill in the gaps that he always seems to miss.

When I became an atheist, I told myself that whenever I get into a religious discussion, my goal wouldn't be to deconvert anyone, but rather to get people to think about their faith, as well as try to take away the stigma atheism has associated with it. But the more I hear from people about it, the more I'm convinced that no matter what I say, people will always think that atheism is an impossible position, a position more impossible than a personal god. They will always be the personification of "Ignorance is bliss"

Based on the complete lack of evidence for dOG, it seems Atheism is the most logical and the best possible position. Everyone is an Atheist with regard to other gods. Your friend doesn't sound very bright.

Well, for what its worth, I agree with Russell that the main goal should be dismantling the stigma of atheism, not trying to "deconvert." Arguing somebody out of their Christianity is innanity. (Except for the trolls on this site -- I think some of them are crying out for help.)